Here’s to a better 2005 than 2004. We’re looking forward to a new chapter and better chapter of our lives on the East Coast. Right now we’re ringing in the New Year with Matt & Julie in St. Louis. Dick Clark decided to give the people of the central time zone the shaft so we didn’t get to see the ball drop (or see Marla and her Mommie in Times Square). Ashlee Simpson (for those that don’t know, the ugly, lip-synching Simpson sister) is killing me on this show but we’re not motivated enough to turn off the TV.
We made it to St. Louis from the Springs in 12.5 hours which isn’t bad time at all. This also takes into account stopping more than necessary (including the drive-thru at McDonald’s for ice cream which ended up taking an hour) and a fatal accident in Salina, KS (a lit up construction trailer fell off the back of a truck and into a car causing it to go off the overpass and life-flight to show up). We’re hoping that getting to Fairfax won’t take quite as long but we’re prepared either way. We went to a brewery here in St. Charles last night and today took the Metro into St. Louis to Union Station walked around and had lunch and then down to the Arch to take pictures and walk around (my first time near the arch while not on I-70). We’ve had a good visit with Matt & Julie and are thankful we decided to stay here instead of driving straight-through.
Since we’ve left LA the time has flown by. I’ve grown to appreciate Colorado even more since spending a year in LA and look forward to moving back one of these days to be closer to family, friends, and a better quality of life. We’ve enjoyed a much needed, relaxing vacation spent with family and friends and were sad to leave Colorado once again. Remember that our apartment is always open to everyone and we’ll be back to visit you guys again soon!!!
Happy New Year again. I hope everyone sticks with their resolutions and is happy, healthy, and prosperous in 2005!!!